On the aircraft waiting to take off for Sydney to see our son.
Going to Lake Garda in 2 weeks, during the international break - yes I did book the holiday
Staying in Sirmione which looks very nice and hoping to visit a few other lakeside towns.
I'm hoping to watch the Palace game at the "No stress Pub" in Sarnico which is run by a massive lads fan. I think the Black Cats of Italy have their meet-ups there.
Has anyone ever been there ? @Stranded in Lugano @Montysoptician @Comfy @becs
Sounds great @becs .I've not been to that Pub or the hotel....but the Sirmione area is amongst the finest in Europe,imo.I've not been to the No Stress Pub.
I've been to Sirmione and it's a beautiful place. The castle is worth a visit as it's partly submerged in the sea which looks cool. Visited Acquaria Terme which is highly recommended if you like spa stuff. We went in late afternoon and watched the sunset from the outdoor jacuzzi with a Hugo spritz.
We stayed at Hotel Meridiana which is just outside the north end of the town. Their food is absolutely outstanding. We stayed three nights and ate there for two of them. The lady makes all the cakes and they're outstanding. It was my birthday while we were there and I got presented with a chocolate cake with a candle in it which was a nice touch.
I went there on a school trip and still remember it very well. I’d love to go back to Mont St Michel, Bayeux, Caen and DeauvilleGetting ready for the long drive to Portsmouth tomorrow, then first thing Monday morning ferry to Normandy....our 12th visit but first one not around the June D Day celebration, thought it might be a bit quieter.
Said 3 years ago that would be our last but here we go again, looking forward to re visiting the D Day memorial and many of the British cemeteries. We will not forget.

Getting ready for the long drive to Portsmouth tomorrow, then first thing Monday morning ferry to Normandy....our 12th visit but first one not around the June D Day celebration, thought it might be a bit quieter.
Said 3 years ago that would be our last but here we go again, looking forward to re visiting the D Day memorial and many of the British cemeteries. We will not forget.
Anyone got any tips for Utrecht?
I’m there next week and not been before wondering if there’s owt worth seeing.
Never been, but an old friend went to uni there in the long ago. Something to do with her parents, who were Dutch but lived here.
In the eighties this, but she said it had a lovely old centre, a quite lively place and has very old canals and what comes with them.

Pop in and give Big Rosa a kiss for me, you will know who she isAye done some digging looks canny for a visit. Worst case scenario train to Amsterdam is 40mins![]()


Sitting in the airport bar waiting for a flight to Tenerife. Barcodes are about but any a minimum and I don’t miss any home matches while I’m away. Will be finding a bar to watch the Palace match in between chilling out, eating and drinking and enjoying the fine weather
Sitting in the airport bar waiting for a flight to Tenerife. Barcodes are about but any a minimum and I don’t miss any home matches while I’m away. Will be finding a bar to watch the Palace match in between chilling out, eating and drinking and enjoying the fine weather
Sitting in the airport bar waiting for a flight to Tenerife. Barcodes are about but any a minimum and I don’t miss any home matches while I’m away. Will be finding a bar to watch the Palace match in between chilling out, eating and drinking and enjoying the fine weather
WowsersYou must log in or register to see imagesThe view from our airbnb last week.
me dad has when he used to work for the Ordance Survey,Anybody been to Pittenweem just north of Edinburgh, never done the east coast before,
Other recommendations would be welcome.
Fishing villages with a harbour would be nice.
Excellent mate! " Sunderland take over,everywhere we go!"You must log in or register to see images
Hugo's in Costa Adeje has a strong Sunderland vibe and I can confirm that Taylor's Lounge in Los Cristianos will have the match on on Saturday